The 2025 Benefits Plan better meets the needs of the changing Church, providing flexibility and choice for congregations and pastoral leaders.
Congregations and ministers can use resources like the
Decision Guide for Minister Benefits tool and
dues scenarios with calculations to help determine 2025 eligibility and costs.
Learn about the 2025 Benefits Plan
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Living by the Gospel is a resource for congregations as they determine salaries and benefits for ministers for 2025. It details the benefits available through the 2025 Benefits Plan and how they work together with the education and assistance programs to support ministers’ well-being.
This decision-making resource includes data on effective salary by job code, geography, congregation size, gender, and minister age. The 223rd General Assembly (2018) authorized Living by the Gospel to promote awareness of gender disparity in benefits and salary packages.
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Living by the Gospel
If you have been affected by a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or tornado, we offer resources to help with urgent needs, from obtaining medical care and accessing medications to receiving financial assistance. Resources are also available through the Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for those coping with critical incidents, including mass shootings and violence in communities.
Access natural disaster and crisis resources
The Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions supports Benefits Plan members through 11 distinct grant opportunities. Some of these grants are designed specifically for ministers, providing financial assistance for personal and educational debt and respite and vocational support.
As part of our commitment to wholeness, the Board of Pensions recognizes the need to elevate mental health and wellness for everyone. The following resources are available to you to support your mental health and well-being.
If you are enrolled in the PPO, EPO, or HDHP medical option, care navigation is available for personalized support on your healthcare journey. When you have a question about your medical or prescription drug benefits, Quantum Health's Care Coordinators are just a call, click, or tap away.
